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Answer:
a = -9
Explanation:
Starting with:
2/3a = -15 - a
Solve for 'a' by isolating the variable:
2/3a = -15 - a
On the right-hand side of the equal sign, make 'a' have a common denominator of 3 to make the simplifying easier:
2/3a = -15 - 3/3a
Add 3a/3 to both sides:
5/3a = -15
Divide both sides by 5/3, or multiply by its reciprocal (3/5)
5/3a(3/5) = -15(3/5)
a = -9